I’ve listed stuff for sale and gotten those types of “ghosted” messages from people who’s names I’ve never seen participate in discussions. I certainly won’t be holding any items for anyone just because they were the first to reach out. If someone says they want it I’ll hold there spot in line, especially if I recognize their name. Perhaps these “ghosters” should be put on the radar of the moderator? Three strikes you’re out?
Just my $.02 Joe in Los Angeles > On Aug 4, 2022, at 4:01 PM, Eric Marth <[email protected]> wrote: > > Joe, I think it's fair to expect someone to send you a quick, polite reply. > Especially give this is a community of people with shared interests. > > It's tough to make sales happen when you're fielding multiple requests, you > set something aside, someone doesn't follow up, etc. > > Though I must admit I don't think a post like this will sway anyone who > doesn't follow up to start doing so. When I sell stuff I definitely give > preference to people whose names I recognize as frequent posters and > contributors — members, not lurkers! > >> On Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 6:43:26 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: >> I guess it's spelled yea. So yay. >> >>> On Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 3:28:35 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: >>> Ok kids, my recent experiences with folks who never reply after the first >>> reach-out are starting to make me a little crazy. Ask for the shipping >>> price, make an offer, knock yourselves out, but after I answer the trick is >>> to tell me yay or nay. This used to be common but now I'm constantly being >>> ghosted by people who act like their email suddenly stopped working. >>> >>> Is this a thing now? Am I just old and crotchety and need to get used to >>> ghosts?? >>> >>> Joe Bernard > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/3e368680-2d33-47b2-b8b8-a22d750d45fdn%40googlegroups.com. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0E82264B-D3B2-4915-9F94-7BFF9777C7A5%40gmail.com.
